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SUMMARY:MLK Jr Day of Service Creek Clean-Up
DESCRIPTION:Join Austin Youth River Watch for our MLK Jr Day of Service event to help clean and restore Buttermilk Creek in Buttermilk Park on Monday\, January 19th from 10am to 12:30pm! \n\n\n\nOn Monday\, January 19th\, 2026\, millions will come together to volunteer and honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr\, who never stopped asking the question\, “What are you doing for others?” The MLK Jr Day of Service is a moment to work together to fulfill King’s vision for a better America – it’s a day “on” instead of a day off. \nWe look forward to seeing you all for a fun and fulfilling MLK Jr Day of Service! You can sign up to volunteer here.  \nVolunteer activities will include: removing trash from the Buttermilk Park Greenbelt and creek area\, spreading native plant seed balls\, and learning about water quality. (All tools and supplies will be provided.) \n  \n\nWhat to Expect: \n\nVolunteer activities will include trash removal from the creek and surrounding park area\, as well as\, spreading native plant seed balls\, and learning about water quality.\nAll tools and supplies will be provided.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/mlk-jr-day-of-service-creek-clean-up/
LOCATION:Buttermilk Park\, 7500 Blessing Ave\, Austin\, TX\, 78752\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor/Fitness,Volunteer
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SUMMARY:MLK Jr Day of Service at Buttermilk Creek and Park
DESCRIPTION:**Please note – Due to the weather\, this event has been rescheduled to February 19th**\n\nJoin River Watchers and the community for a MLK Jr Day of Service Cleanup and Restoration Volunteer Event on Monday\, February 19th from 9am to 12pm at Buttermilk Creek & Park. RSVP here.\n  \nOn Monday\, January 15\, 2024\, millions will come together to volunteer and honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr\, who never stopped asking the question\, “What are you doing for others?” The MLK Jr Day of Service is a moment to work together to fulfill King’s vision for a better America – it’s a day “on” instead of a day off.\n  \nJoin the River Watchers for our MLK Jr Day of Service event to help clean and restore Buttermilk Creek in Buttermilk Park! Volunteer activities will include: removing trash from the Buttermilk Park Greenbelt and creek area\, spreading native plant seed balls\, learning about water quality\, and participating in a Brand Litter Survey with an emphasis on plastic. (All tools and supplies will be provided.)\n  \nLocation and parking: \nButtermilk Park and Creek are located behind the St. John Community Center/St. John Branch Library\, 7500 Blessing Ave.\, Austin\, TX 78752. Parking is available in the lot in front of the library.\n  \nConsiderations: Appropriate for elementary age children accompanied by an adult. All activities will be outside. There’s no restroom on site. If the event is cancelled\, you will be sent an update to the email address you used to sign up.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/mlk-jr-day-of-service-at-buttermilk-creek-and-park-2/
LOCATION:Buttermilk Park\, 7500 Blessing Ave\, Austin\, TX\, 78752\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor/Fitness,Volunteer
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SUMMARY:CACAO BY THE CREEK
DESCRIPTION:Join us at “Cacao by the Creek”\, a gathering to bring our community together for an evening of fun and support for Austin Youth River Watch. The event features:\n\n \n* Chocolate Tasting: Guests will get to taste the flavors of Joaihu’s chocolates.\n* Live Music Performance: Enjoy the sounds of rock/soul vocalist & songwriter\, Akina Adderley!\n* Complimentary Refreshing Drinks: Enjoy complimentary beverages like beer\, sparkling water and more!\n\n \nAs part of this event\, we are not only celebrating but also raising awareness and support for Austin Youth River Watch\, an organization dedicated to inspiring youth through environmental education. You can get your ticket here (suggested $25 donation.) 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/cacao-by-the-creek/
LOCATION:Joaihu Chocolate\, 815 Springdale Rd\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Party With a Purpose
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SUMMARY:Take Me To The River
DESCRIPTION:Take Me To The River is Austin Youth River Watch’s celebration to help support the important work we do for Austin’s youth and the environment. At Waterloo Greenway’s Moody Amphitheater – February 23rd\, 2023 – Austin Youth River Watch and supporters will gather to share in fantastic food\, beverages\, stories\, and music to commemorate the good work we have achieved.\n \nThe evening includes heavy appetizers\, an open bar\, an auction\, music\, and time to hear stories directly from the students we work with\, the “River Watchers”. All will head home with special goodies\, thanks to our sponsors!\n \nTickets can be purchased here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/take-me-to-the-river-2/
LOCATION:Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Greenway\, 1401 Trinity St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Party With a Purpose
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230116T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260504T101104
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T194954Z
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SUMMARY:MLK Jr Day of Service at Buttermilk Creek and Park
DESCRIPTION:Join River Watchers and the community for a MLK Jr Day of Service Cleanup and Restoration Volunteer Event on Monday\, January 16th from 9am to 12pm at Buttermilk Creek & Park.\n \nOn Monday\, January 16\, 2023\, millions will come together to volunteer and honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr\, who never stopped asking the question\, “What are you doing for others?” The MLK Jr Day of Service is a moment to work together to fulfill King’s vision for a better America – it’s a day “on” instead of a day off.\n \nJoin the River Watchers for our MLK Jr Day of Service event to help clean and restore Buttermilk Creek in Buttermilk Park! Volunteer activities will include: removing trash from the Buttermilk Park Greenbelt and creek area\, spreading native plant seed balls\, and learning about water quality. (All tools and supplies will be provided.) You can RSVP here.\n  \nLocation and parking:  \nButtermilk Park and Creek are located behind the St. John Community Center/St. John Branch Library\, 7500 Blessing Ave.\, Austin\, TX 78752. Parking is available in the lot in front of the library.\n  \nConsiderations: Appropriate for elementary age children accompanied by an adult. All activities will be outside. There’s no restroom on site. If the event is cancelled\, you will be sent an update to the email address you used to sign up.\n \nWe look forward to seeing you all for a fun and fulfilling MLK Jr Day of Service!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/mlk-jr-day-of-service-at-buttermilk-creek-and-park/
LOCATION:Buttermilk Park\, 7500 Blessing Ave\, Austin\, TX\, 78752\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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SUMMARY:Our Communities\, Our Water: Austin
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun evening with free drinks\, snacks\, and getting to know lots of great people working on water for Austin communities! We will be gathering at the Patagonia Store in downtown Austin\, so we recommend arriving early to find parking.\n\n \nThe event will feature presentations and short videos from Hill Country Alliance\, National Wildlife Federation – Texas Living Waters Project\, Go Austin / Vamos Austin!\, PODER – Colorado River Conservancy\, and Austin Youth River Watch.\n\n \nDrinks donated by Austin Beer Works and Texas Cool\, courtesy of Patagonia and Texas Water Foundation.\n\n \nRegistration not required – show up and we’ll see you there!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/our-communities-our-water-austin/
LOCATION:Patagonia\, 316 Congress Ave\, Austin\, TX\, United States
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SUMMARY:AYRW Virtual Benefit Concert ft. Ley Line
DESCRIPTION:Rooted in rhythm\, the women of Ley Line transcend genres and languages taking listeners on a musical journey of dynamic harmony and acoustic instrumentation.\n  \n\nTune in this Saturday to enjoy Ley Line’s live virtual concert via Facebook Live and support Austin Youth River Watch’s Amplify Austin campaign!\nhttps://www.amplifyatx.org/organ…/austin-youth-river-watch
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/ayrw-virtual-benefit-concert-ft-ley-line/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Party With a Purpose
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191121T210000
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SUMMARY:Take Me To The River 2019
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Austin Youth River Watch –\nWe are excited to announce Take Me To The River 2019\, a fundraiser for Austin Youth River Watch\, will take place on November 21st at Waterloo Greenway at Symphony Square. \nPlease join us for cocktails\, hors d’oeuvres\, entertainment\, and a silent auction to help support the important work we do. All money raised will benefit future AYRW youth development and environmental stewardship programming. \nParking will be available at Waterloo Greenway\, free of charge\, in main lot across from the venue at 1100-1110 Red River St. Attire is business casual. \n$50 / ticket\, $90 / pair. Get your tickets here:\nhttps://www.betterunite.com/austinyouthriverwatch-takemetotheriver2019 \nPaddle Raise and Live Auction:\nPart of the fun at Take Me to the River will include a paddle raise activity and LIVE auction. The paddle raise allows you to support AYRW’s mission in a fun and engaging way\, encouraging your friends next to you to do the same. The live auction is an exciting way for you to support AYRW\, in exchange for some amazing prizes. Live auction prizes to be announced soon! \nSilent Auction:\nWe have some really cool packages that will be available for you to bid on at the event’s silent auction\, thanks to the generosity of several local individuals\, groups\, and businesses. Here are just a few of the individual items:\n– Canoeing Adventure with the River Watchers\n– Tree Climbing Adventure with the River Watchers\n– More to be announced soon! \nSponsorships are still available!\nIf you are interested in giving back and supporting our mission by becoming a sponsor for this event\, please contact Jamie Green via email at jamie@riverwatchers.org or call (210) 232-7367 for more information. You can also select the desired sponsorship level to the right to complete the transaction all online. \n  \nAbout Austin Youth River Watch  \nAustin Youth River Watch is a multi-year\, after-school and summer program for high school students\, combining peer mentoring with intensive environmental education. \nOur students collect\, analyze\, and publish water-quality data from Austin-area streams and rivers. They report their data to local and statewide agencies. \nGuided by a volunteer Board of community leaders\, the mission of Austin Youth River Watch is to transform and inspire underserved youth through environmental education\, community engagement\, and adventure. As a result of our work\, youth are better prepared to create positive outcomes for themselves and the environment\, ensuring a better future for all.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/take-me-to-the-river-2019/
LOCATION:Waterloo Greenway\, 1111 Red River\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
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SUMMARY:Friends and Fireflies Open House
DESCRIPTION:From Austin Youth River Watch –\nJoin Austin Youth River Watch board and staff for a beautiful evening at our EcoHouse in Hornsby Bend. \nDuring this open house event\, guests will enjoy:\n-Live music provided by Oh Antonio And His Imaginary Friends\n-Food trucks\n-Open bar\n-A guided hike of the Hornsby Bend River Trail\n-Games\n-Dancing\n-Live raffle giving away a few special items and experiences \nCome have an all around lovely evening with AYRW and help support our mission and programs! This will be a great opportunity to mingle with River Watch staff\, board\, and fellow supporters\, see our home base of operations (the EcoHouse)\, and learn more about how we transform and inspire Austin’s youth. \nYour $15 ticket donation is a charitable contribution and each ticket purchase includes 1 free raffle ticket! Additional raffle tickets will be available at the door for donation. \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/friends-and-fireflies-open-house/
LOCATION:EcoHouse\, 10611 Platt Lane\, Austin\, TX\, 78725\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190509T130000
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SUMMARY:Slacklining For Beginners And Pros
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Austin Youth River Watch and the Austin Sunshine Challenge –\nEver tried slacklining? Join Austin Youth River Watch and the ASC crew for an awesome change of pace. Test out your balance. No experience needed. Simply show up and hang out! And don’t worry. We probably won’t start out over the water… probably. \nThe Austin Sunshine Challenge is a month long community event with a simple goal. Spend more time outdoors\, together. Signups are still open at blipic.co/asc. Join us!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/slacklining-for-beginners-and-pros/2019-05-09/
LOCATION:EcoHouse\, 10611 Platt Lane\, Austin\, TX\, 78725\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190121T120000
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SUMMARY:Austin Youth River Watch MLK Day Of Service
DESCRIPTION:From Austin Youth River Watch –\n\nJoin River Watchers and the community for a MLK Jr Day of Service Cleanup and Restoration Volunteer Event on Monday\, January 21st from 10am to 12pm at Buttermilk Creek & Park. \n\n\n\nOn January 15\, 2018\, millions will come together to volunteer and honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr\, who never stopped asking the question\, “What are you doing for others?” The MLK Jr Day of Service is a moment to work together to fulfill King’s vision for a better America – it’s a day “on” instead of a day off. \nJoin the River Watchers for our MLK Jr Day of Service event to help clean and restore Buttermilk Creek in Buttermilk Park\, with our friends at the St. John Neighborhood Association! Volunteer activities will include removing trash from the Buttermilk Park Greenbelt and creek area. (All tools and supplies will be provided.) \nYou can RSVP here. \nLocation and parking:\nButtermilk Park and Creek are located behind the St. John Community Center/St. John Branch Library\, 7500 Blessing Ave.\, Austin\, TX 78752. Parking is available in the lot in front of the library. \nConsiderations: Appropriate for elementary age children accompanied by an adult. All activities will be outside. There’s no restroom on site. If the event is cancelled\, you will be sent an update to the email address you used to sign up. \n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you all for a fun and fulfilling MLK Jr Day of Service!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/austin-youth-river-watch-mlk-day-of-service/
LOCATION:Buttermilk Park\, 7500 Blessing Ave\, Austin\, TX\, 78752\, United States
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SUMMARY:Open House Party
DESCRIPTION:From Austin Youth River Watch –\nFollowing our Rain Garden Build Volunteer Event\, Austin Youth River Watch will be hosting an Open House Party! Please join us for an afternoon of food & drink\, live music\, and fun activities out in nature at our EcoHouse in Hornsby Bend. \nThis year we will have:\n-Live music provided by Brand New Key\n-Food and drink from local restaurants\n-Adult beverages from Tito’s Vodka\, Thirsty Planet\, Live Oak Brewery\, and Real Ale\n-Archery\n-Hikes along the Hornsby Bend River Trail\n-Fishing game\n-Lawn games (bean bag toss\, frisbee\, bubbles\, etc.) \nThis will be a great opportunity to mingle with River Watchers\, staff\, board\, and fellow supporters\, see our home base of operations (the EcoHouse)\, and learn more about how we transform and inspire Austin’s youth. We hope to see you there! \nPlease RSVP here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/open-house-party/
LOCATION:EcoHouse\, 10611 Platt Lane\, Austin\, TX\, 78725\, United States
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SUMMARY:Rain Garden Build - Volunteer Event
DESCRIPTION:From Austin Youth River Watch –\nJoin River Watch students\, City of Austin Watershed Protection\, the Environmental & Water Resources Institute\, and other community volunteers in building a rain garden at the Austin Youth River Watch EcoHouse! A rain garden is a shallow\, vegetated depression designed to absorb and filter runoff from impervious surfaces like roofs\, sidewalks\, and driveways in order to help conserve water and protect our water quality. Rain gardens are usually planted with colorful native plants and grasses while providing attractive additions to any yard. Come have fun helping us build this rain garden in our yard and learn more about Austin Youth River Watch! \nStick around afterwards for our open house event from noon to 3pm and enjoy free food and drinks\, live music\, and fun activities out in nature! This will be a great day to give back to your community and learn more about AYRW’s service to Austin’s youth and environment. We hope to see you there! \nSign up to volunteer here: https://www.betterunite.com/austinyouthriverwatch-raingardenbuild-volunteerevent
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/rain-garden-build-volunteer-event/
LOCATION:EcoHouse\, 10611 Platt Lane\, Austin\, TX\, 78725\, United States
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SUMMARY:Take Me To The River
DESCRIPTION:From Austin Youth River Watch –\nWe are excited to announce Take Me To The River 2018\, a fundraiser for Austin Youth River Watch. Please join us for cocktails\, hors d’oeuvres\, entertainment\, and a silent auction to help support the important work we do for underserved youth and the environment. All money raised will benefit future AYRW youth development and environmental stewardship programming. \nParking will be available at Mercury Hall\, free of charge. \n$50 / ticket\, $90 / pair. Get your tickets now! \nThe attire is business casual. \nSponsorships are available\, see website for more information. \nMore exciting details to come! \n#RiverWatchers
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/take-me-to-the-river/
LOCATION:Mercury Hall\, 615 Cardinal Ln\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180115T100000
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SUMMARY:MLK Day Buttermilk Creek Cleanup and Planting
DESCRIPTION:From Austin Youth River Watch –\nJoin River Watchers and the community for an MLK Day of Service Cleanup and Planting Volunteer Event on Monday\, January 15th from 10am to noon. \nWe highly encourage you or your group to sign up on our website\, so that we can have an accurate count and more effectively communicate to everyone any event updates or changes. \n++Location and Parking++ \nButtermilk Park and Creek are located behind the St. John Community Center/St. John Branch Library\, 7500 Blessing Ave.\, Austin\, TX 78752. \nParking is available in the lot in front of the library. \n++Volunteer Activities++ \n1. Remove trash from the Buttermilk Park Greenbelt and creek area. Tools and supplies will be provided. \n2. Plant native grass plugs. Austin Youth River Watch staff and student leaders will be leading volunteers in planting approx. 100 plugs near the creek to improve stream health. Planting these plugs require little more than a hand trowel. All tools and supplies will be provided. \n++Considerations++ \nAppropriate for elementary age children accompanied by an adult. All activities will be outside. There’s no restroom on site. If the event is cancelled\, you will be sent an update to the email address you used to sign up.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/mlk-day-buttermilk-creek-cleanup-planting/
LOCATION:St. John Community Center\, 7500 Blessing Ave\, Ausitn\, TX\, 78752\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171202T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171202T160000
DTSTAMP:20260504T101104
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LAST-MODIFIED:20171025T151244Z
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SUMMARY:25th Anniversary Celebration Open House
DESCRIPTION:From Austin Youth River Watch –\nAustin Youth River Watch will be hosting an Open House to celebrate 25 years of service to Austin’s youth and environment! Please join us for a fun\, informal afternoon of food\, drinks\, and music as we celebrate this momentous occasion. \nThis will be a great opportunity to mingle with River Watchers\, staff\, board\, and fellow supporters\, see our home base of operations (the EcoHouse)\, enjoy some music and refreshments\, and learn more about how we transform and inspire Austin’s youth. We hope to see you there! \nRSVP here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/25th-anniversary-celebration-open-house/
LOCATION:EcoHouse\, 10611 Platt Lane\, Austin\, TX\, 78725\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170601T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170601T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T101104
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SUMMARY:Take Me To The River  |  A Fundraiser for Austin Youth River Watch
DESCRIPTION:From Austin Youth River Watch –\nWe are excited to announce Take Me To The River 2017\, a fundraiser for Austin Youth River Watch. Please join us for cocktails\, hors d’oeuvres\, entertainment\, and a silent auction to help support the important work we do for underserved youth and the environment. All money raised will benefit future AYRW youth development and environmental stewardship programming. \nParking will be available at the MACC\, free of charge. \n$40 / ticket\, $75 / pair \nThe attire is business casual. \nSponsorships available\, please contact jamie@riverwatchers.org for more information. \nPlease visit our webpage for more details: http://riverwatchers.org/take-me-to-the-river-2017. \n#RiverWatchers \nAbout Austin Youth River Watch \nEvery year\, Austin Youth River Watch transforms the lives of 120 high-school students through holistic\, youth-development activities that focus on academic success and environmental stewardship\, making a positive impact on Austin’s environment and community. \nOur students lead the way in understanding water quality in our local streams. And did you know that\, since the time we started our work nearly 25 years ago\, nearly 100 percent of our students have earned their high school diplomas? These are our planet’s future stewards. We hope you’ll consider learning about and investing in our work!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/take-me-to-the-river-a-fundraiser-for-austin-youth-river-watch/
LOCATION:Mexican American Cultural Center\, 600 River Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161115T210000
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SUMMARY:Ripple Effect | River Watch Renewal
DESCRIPTION:From Austin Youth River Watch –\nIn the spirit of community and celebration\, we invite you to join us for our 1st Annual Ripple Effect cocktail party at the downtown Google Fiber Space. We know that our success is due to the feedback\, contributions\, and efforts of our supporters and as your partner\, we would like the opportunity to show you our gratitude and share our plans for the future with you. \nWhat to Expect: \nSway and True Food Kitchen have generously offered to provide hors d’oeuvres for our guests and Electra Events is designing a River Watch signature cocktail for the evening. Austin’s own Blue Owl Brewing is donating some of their unique beers for our celebration. \nThere will be a brief presentation but primarily we just want to have a cocktail (or two) and celebrate with our River Watch Family! \nWe will have fun\, hands-on water science related activities brought to you by Fun with Chemistry. You will also have an opportunity to help us create a stop-motion animated film about inspirations on the river with Edge of Imagination Station. AISD Science is bringing an augmented reality sandbox so that we can explore watershed topography. \nAges 21+ are invited and the attire is business casual. \nFind updates about the event here. \nParking: \nThere will be parking available at the following lots: \n\nHospitality Parking Garage at 200 W Cesar Chavez St\nAshton 101 Colorado Parking at 101 W Cesar Chavez St\nAMLI Downtown Garage at 201 Lavaca St\n\n#RippleEffectATX
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/ripple-effect-river-watch-renewal/
LOCATION:Google Fiber Space\, 201 Colorado St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160430T110000
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SUMMARY:Open House and Picnic
DESCRIPTION:From Austin Youth River Watch –\nJoin us for a family-friendly afternoon at our newly renovated EcoHouse on Hornsby Bend! Our annual Open House & Picnic will be from 11am – 4pm on Saturday\, April 30th. There will be live music\, a nature walk\, archery\, fried chicken/burgers/hot dogs\, a silent auction\, lawn games\, a celebration of our graduating seniors\, and a special presentation to honor Elisabeth Welsh for 17 years of dedication.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/open-house-and-picnic/
LOCATION:EcoHouse\, 10611 Platt Lane\, Austin\, TX\, 78725\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160221T120000
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SUMMARY:Plant Native Grass at McKinney Falls State Park
DESCRIPTION: From Austin Youth River Watch –\nLocation: McKinney Falls State Park\, 5808 McKinney Falls Pkwy\, Austin\, 78744\n\nParking and Meeting Area: Volunteers will have their entrance day fee waived. Upon entering\, tell park staff that your group is there for the volunteer event with Austin Youth River Watch. We will be meeting at the parking area near the Group Dining Hall. From there\, the work site is a short walk to Onion Creek.\n \n\n\nActivities: Join River Watch staff and students in harvesting and planting deep-rooted native grasses to rebuild the scoured banks of Onion Creek. Appropriate for ages 5 and up.\n\n\n\nBonus: Tools\, gloves\, and guidance will be provided.\nConsiderations: All activities will be outside. There will be restrooms in the park\, but not near the work site\, please plan accordingly. If the event is cancelled\, volunteers will be notified by email.\n \n\nContact:  Adam Comer – Austin Youth River Watch: adam@riverwatchers.org\n \n\nPlease signup using the event website
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/plant-native-grass-at-mckinney-falls-state-park/
LOCATION:McKinney Falls State Park\, 5808 McKinney Falls Pkwy\, Austin \, TX\, 78744\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160118T100000
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SUMMARY:MLK Day Volunteer Event at Buttermilk Creek
DESCRIPTION:From Austin Youth River Watch –\nCelebrate MLK Day with Austin Youth River Watch by serving in your community.  \nJoin us as we clean and improve the health of Buttermilk Creek. \nVolunteer Event Details: \nDate: Monday\, Jan 18\, 2016 | MLK Holiday \nTime: 10am – noon \nPlace: Buttermilk Creek Greenbelt at 7500 Blessing Ave 78752 (behind the St. Johns Community Center) \nActivities: Join River Watch and the community as we clean up Buttermilk Creek and plant deep-rooted native grasses to improve creek health. \nSign up: To better accommodate\, sign up and complete the short form by clicking HERE. \nConsiderations: All activities will be outside. There is not a restroom onsite\, please plan accordingly.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/mlk-day-volunteer-event-at-buttermilk-creek/
LOCATION:Buttermilk Creek Greenbelt\, 7500 Blessing Ave\, Austin\, TX\, 78752\, United States
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